Which watch do you wear?

Received my new watch 2 weeks ago.
It's a Panerai PAM 233.
I wanted this watch for quite some time.... finally I treated myself to one
 

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Randy V

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Congratulations!

Me -
Timex Iron-Man Triathalon with velcro band..
$29 and I don't need to worry about getting my arm broken at a traffic light...

Be careful out there...
 
As a day to day watch (not in dress watch condition) I wear a very old Tag Heuer Professional that has proved very tough (chopping firewood, etc.).
 

Keith

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My wrist mounted timing device has kept perfect synchronosity these past 65 years. It is always one hair past one freckle.
 
The Urwerk watches are really impressive, but also VERY expensive.

@ Molleur: I do. I thought as we all like the beautifull things in life, like our car, some of us might also share a passion with watches. Watches and sportcars are connected in many ways and share a long time history. But, as by your comment, this passion doesn't go for you.
 

Ian Anderson

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I wear a Casio digital sailing watch that my grandmother gave me for my 21st birthday!
So 29 years on and only 3 batteries it is still perfect - still waterproof

Ian
 
It's great to get a watch from a relative. It just gives it that extra sentimental value.

When I turned 18 I got my fathers watch, which he had for 20 years. It's the Omega Speedmaster (first watch worn on the moon). He actually bought the watch in 1969.
I still have it and is (after a recent service) in excellent condition!
 

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I love watches....

THis is my current one:-
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I couldn't afford it, but it was something I'd always wanted as a kid, so what the hell... :)
 

Ron Earp

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I'm not much of a watch guy either. I've always had a watch, but they've been practical "working man" watches that I wear full time and abuse. The one I have now has been everywhere with me - learned to fly with it, learned to race, fishing, boating, working on stuff, swimming, running, etc - I never leave home with out it and there isn't anything I won't do while wearing it. And it still keeps perfect time.

I probably wouldn't get on too well with one of these high end watches. Having a watch that is worth more than the car I'm racing would be tough to justify but I suppose that could be fixed with a more expensive car! Not to say I don't appreciate some of the high end watches, some of them look nice, but I think they'd be a bit impractical for my use and abuse.
 

Rick Muck- Mark IV

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Timex Indiglo....cheap and effective.

Every "decent" watch I have ever owned (and "decent" is NOT read as "expensive") I have destroyed or for some reason my skin chemistry seems to rot the watch cases, so I choose not to spend big. Every once in a while I get the hankering for a "better" watch but when I look at the prices I go into "wine and pizza" mode. i.e. "could buy a lot of XXXX for that money so I never pull the trigger.

I appreciate the quality and beauty of a "fine watch" but I'm just too cheap.

And the greatest thread involving cars, fine watches and high entertainment is found here:

I THOUGHT THIS SITE WAS SCAM FREE !!!!!!AUSSIE RIPPED OFF $5,000 by JBo !!!! - Club Cobra

Lots of fun if you have some time to waste!
 

Fran Hall RCR

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For my 40th birthday...my wife and kids bought me one of these....
Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf Limited edition
I only wear it at car type events...too nice to beat up...
 

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